Identifying Operations in Word Problems

Identifying Operations in Word Problems

Read each word problem carefully. Determine which mathematical operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) you would use to solve it. Circle the correct operation.

1. Sarah had 25 stickers. Her friend gave her 18 more stickers. Which operation would you use to find the total number of stickers Sarah has?

2. A baker made 48 cookies and wants to put them into 6 equal bags. Which operation would you use to find how many cookies are in each bag?

3. To find the difference between two numbers, you would use  .

4. If you have several equal groups and want to find the total, you would use  .

5. Explain when you would use division to solve a word problem.

6. Write a word problem that requires addition to solve. Then, state the operation.

7. If a word problem asks 'how many in all?', it usually means you should subtract.

8. When a word problem asks to share something equally, you should use division.